Head Archery Coach

Head Archery Coach (Part-Time)

Blackburn College | Carlinville, Illinois

Position Type: Part-Time, 10-Month Position Compensation: $10,000–$15,000

Blackburn College is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Head Archery Coach to establish and lead our brand-new competitive archery program! This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about archery, enjoys mentoring student-athletes, and is eager to build a successful program from the ground up.

The Head Archery Coach will play an important role in shaping the program's identity, recruiting talented student-athletes, and creating a positive and competitive team environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership skills, knowledge of competitive archery, and a commitment to helping student-athletes succeed both academically and athletically.

This position offers the opportunity to develop a strong foundation for long-term success while making a lasting impact on Blackburn College Athletics.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish, develop, and lead Blackburn College's new competitive archery program.
• Plan and conduct practices, training sessions, and competitions that promote skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
• Recruit, retain, and mentor student-athletes while encouraging academic success and personal growth.
• Develop effective training plans and competition strategies to support individual and team performance.
• Promote a safe training and competition environment by ensuring proper equipment use and adherence to applicable safety standards.
• Coordinate team schedules, competitions, travel, and other program activities.
• Oversee day-to-day program operations, including budget management and compliance with applicable college policies and competition regulations.
• Build positive relationships with students, campus departments, alumni, donors, and the surrounding community.
• Promote the archery program through community outreach, clinics, fundraising, and social media.
• Foster a supportive, disciplined, and team-oriented environment that encourages student-athlete development and success.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Previous experience in competitive archery as a participant, instructor, or coach.
• Coaching experience at the high school, club, or collegiate level preferred.
• Strong knowledge of archery techniques, equipment, safety procedures, and competition rules.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to recruit, motivate, and mentor student-athletes.
• Enthusiasm for developing and growing a new collegiate athletic program.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends, with travel required for competitions and recruiting.